|
| re·mis·sion [ ri mísh'n ] (plural re·mis·sions) |
noun |
|
| Definition: |
| |
1. slowing of disease: a lessening of the symptoms of a disease, or their temporary reduction or disappearance
|
2. lessening of something: a lessening or a reduction in the severity of something
  The afternoon sun beat down without remission.
|
3. release from something: a release from a debt, penalty, or obligation
|
4. forgiveness: pardon or forgiveness
|
5. act of remitting: an instance or the action of remitting something
|
|
| re·mis·sive adjective |
|
